The Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators of Nigeria (ICSAN) has emphasized the importance of artificial intelligence (AI) in enhancing corporate governance and sustainability in Nigeria. Speaking at the ICSAN 2025 Company Secretaries and Registrars’ Forum in Lagos, the institute’s President, Funmi Ekundayo, underscored the necessity for professionals to embrace AI as a vital tool
In a peaceful transfer of power, Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara, along with his family and security personnel, has vacated the Government House in Port Harcourt. This move follows President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State, suspending Fubara, his deputy, and state House of Assembly members for six months. The
Some constituents of Kogi Central Senatorial District have launched a recall process against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, expressing dissatisfaction with her representation. The exercise, which commenced in Okehi Local Government Area, witnessed a significant number of voters queuing up to register their support for the recall. According to one of the participants, Nura Ibrahim, the move
The Federal High Court in Abuja has vacated its previous order that restrained the Senate from enforcing the six-month suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central. This development permits the Senate to proceed with the disciplinary action against the senator. ​ Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan’s suspension, initiated earlier this month, stemmed from allegations of misconduct within
Tension rose in Akure, the Ondo State capital, as protesters shut down the Governor’s Office at Alagbaka, over the killing of five farmers by armed herdsmen in the last 24 hours. The farmers were shot dead in another invasion by armed herdsmen at Aba Oyinbo, Akure North Local Government Area of the state. The protesters,
The ongoing conflict between Nigerian airline operators and passengers shows no signs of abating as incidents of flight cancellations, delays, and lost valuables continue to spark heated confrontations. While airlines and terminal operators often label passengers as unruly, these disputes frequently stem from airlines failing to meet their obligations under the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority
The Nigerian Senate has taken a significant step toward amending the Nigerian Data Protection Act of 2023, with a new bill aimed at compelling major social media platforms to establish physical offices within the country. The bill, titled “A Bill for an Act to Amend the Nigerian Data Protection Act, 2023, Mandating the Establishment of
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has announced plans to probe the reported $10 million expenditure by his predecessor, Godwin Obaseki, on the state-owned newspaper, The Nigerian Observer. During an unscheduled visit to the premises of The Observer on Tuesday, Okpebholo, accompanied by top government officials, sought to inspect the facilities. However, he and his
Ebonyi State Governor, Francis Nwifuru, has suspended three commissioners for one month due to absenteeism from official duties, reinforcing his administration’s commitment to discipline and accountability in governance. The affected commissioners are Solomon Azi (Grants and Donor Agencies), Victor Chukwu (Environment), and Ikeuwa Omebe (Rural Development). They were suspended after failing to attend the State
The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has urged African nations to take a proactive role in decarbonizing the global shipping industry. Speaking at the African Strategic Summit on Shipping Decarbonisation in Abuja, Oyetola called on stakeholders to move beyond discussions and implement tangible solutions to ensure Africa’s maritime sector remains competitive in
